The 27th Annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction is set for September 22! The Broadway Flea Market is an annual event where Broadway enthusiasts and stars come together to celebrate the upcoming Broadway season. The event is free and open to the public, guests can find unique showbiz treasures, meet favorite cast members and […]
LEVIS Big E have Vintage Value
Have you ever wondered why some Levi’s apparel has a capital “E” and why others have a lower-case “e” on their tags? The Tab with LEVI’S (also known as “Big E”) means that your jeans are from before 1971. Want to know another secret? If your jeans have a buckle and strap on the back of […]
Become a Millionaire by Shopping Garage Sales
So how does one become a “Garage Sale Millionaire?” Our own Aaron LaPedis, AKA “The Garage Sale Millionaire” shares his tips: EDUCATE YOURSELF: Reality TV is not always reality, BUT, shows like Antiques Roadshow and Pawn Stars can still be good teaching mechanisms in that you can learn what items are in demand and how the experts appraise them. Become an […]
Croquet Balls Repurposed
We had a croquet set at our house growing up; did you? We brought it out for parties in the summer and for something to do on a lazy day. I’ve always loved how bright and colorful croquet balls are and when I found a lonely set that had lost their mallets at a garage […]
Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls on Second-Hand Finds
Shopping for second-hand treasures at garage sales? Be sure you check the item before purchasing it. Here are some tips to help your buying decision process: Whether you’re the tag sale seller or buyer, you should look out for toy hazards such as small parts, loud sounds, soft plastics and lead contamination, consumer advocates warned […]
Solving Mysteries as Furniture Detectives
Riddle: What has 6 sides, 28 joints and is red all over? Answer: My latest antique purchase! Mr. Upscale and I enjoy a good mystery whether it’s a movie plot or an antique so we purchased this six board chest at the auction house on Sunday. I loved it for its milky red paint and […]